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Summer Vacation

Just sitting in this island paradise; the palm trees swaying in the summer breeze. With Mother Nature’s beauty so precise, I kick back to enjoy this life of ease. The pelicans are soaring overhead; I watch them as they deftly glide along, while drifting on the breeze with wings wide spread, I’m thoroughly enjoying nature’s song. The roaring of the surf against the shore, and ocean mist that’s blowing in the air, the island beauty one can not ignore; a barefoot moment in a life so fair. And while I ponder all my future chores, the tasks of life that always come our way; remembering the life on distant shores, I’ll close my eyes and think about this day. July 4, 2018

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Emilia James

Date: 9/19/2021 2:34:00 AM

Beautiful imagery John, sounds so relaxing and a place I would like to stay. Hugs, Emilia : )

John Gondolf
Date: 9/19/2021 8:58:00 AM

Thank you, Emilia. This really was a great vacation three summers ago, I can remember it like it was yesterday. I haven't been back to Galveston since, I should do that again to re-charge. Hugs, John

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 7/10/2018 4:46:00 AM

Ahh such a relaxing and wonderful place this is, you have put some of the great imagery in it and I sure want to be in that place, good luck and have a really nice day

John Gondolf
Date: 7/11/2018 6:13:00 AM

Thanks, Faraz, I appreciate it.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/7/2018 11:02:00 AM

your splendid poem brings joy and pure relaxation... really good one, john..huggs

John Gondolf
Date: 7/7/2018 9:39:00 PM

Thank you so much, Nette, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Haley Fisher

Date: 7/6/2018 11:40:00 PM

Beautiful. I want to be on that island!

John Gondolf
Date: 7/7/2018 8:12:00 AM

Thank you, Haley, I'm glad you enjoyed my vacation poem. John

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/6/2018 3:35:00 PM

Love your Poem John, takes one there, Harry.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/6/2018 5:02:00 PM

Thanks, Harry, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/5/2018 7:04:00 PM

Hi John, You have painted such a lovely picture with words. I would enjoy a vacation such as this. I enjoyed the peaceful tone and vibe of this write. Excellent job:-)Alexis

John Gondolf
Date: 7/5/2018 9:17:00 PM

Hi Alexis, I really enjoyed my vacation but it went by way too fast. Thanks for your comments. John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/5/2018 2:39:00 PM

Very nice, JOhn. My vacay is almost finished and I HATE that. I am using it to catch up on stuff and it's simply impossible to do!!

John Gondolf
Date: 7/5/2018 2:59:00 PM

I know what you mean, my vacation ended yesterday; it was far too short. I should have been a teacher... ;) John

Susan Palli

Date: 7/5/2018 5:09:00 AM

Beautiful! I felt and imagined the scene! Thanks,John

John Gondolf
Date: 7/5/2018 6:19:00 AM

Thank you so much, Susan, I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to read my poetry. John

Lyric Man

Date: 7/4/2018 10:42:00 PM

John.. I need that day!!

John Gondolf
Date: 7/5/2018 4:12:00 AM

Thanks, Lyric Man, my vacation is over, it’s back to work today. John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/4/2018 5:00:00 PM

Such beautiful images you paint with your words. You are right, if you close your eyes, you can always be in that moment again. :) Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 7/4/2018 6:54:00 PM

Thank you for the wonderful comment, Brandy, I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/4/2018 10:22:00 AM

What a beautiful image you have created in your verse John. I'm actually living it,in Turkey at the moment. 40•c I'm melting lol.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/4/2018 10:30:00 AM

Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. We just got back from vacation yesterday. They are always too short... John